Water temperature in Bo-Kaap
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 11:58 pm (GMT+2)- Today
- 57.0–59.2 °F
- Air today
- 58 / 78 °F
- Tue 3
- 55.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Bo-Kaap is 56.8 °F and ranges 57.0–59.2 °F through the day, with the air between 58 °F and 78 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 55.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Bo-Kaap (2.0 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Big gap with the model, which gives 56.8 °F right now (5.6 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has risen 1.6 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Bo-Kaap is colder than normal for late October today (−3.1 °F).
- 63.4° 63°JanJ
- 63.5° 63°FebF
- 62.0° 62°MarM
- 59.9° 60°AprA
- 59.5° 59°MayM
- 59.0° 59°JunJ
- 58.2° 58°JulJ
- 58.1° 58°AugA
- 58.7° 59°SepS
- 59.3° 59°OctO
- 61.0° 61°NovN
- 62.7° 63°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Bo-Kaap the water is cold all year: it is warmest in February (63.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in February (63.5 °F on average) and coldest in August (58.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 2.2 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 57.0–59.2 °F | 58 / 78 °F | 6.9 ft |
| Thu 29 | 56.3–59.2 °F | 60 / 87 °F | 9.2 ft |
| Fri 30 | 55.8–57.2 °F | 63 / 78 °F | 7.7 ft |
| Sat 31 | 54.3–56.7 °F | 63 / 76 °F | 7.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 52.9–54.0 °F | 62 / 71 °F | 7.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 53.1–55.0 °F | 61 / 72 °F | 6.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 54.0–57.2 °F | 60 / 74 °F | 5.6 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 58.8 °F | 57.2–60.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 58.3 °F | 57.7–59.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 60.8 °F | 59.5–61.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 61.9 °F | 61.2–63.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 60.8 °F | 59.0–62.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 60.3 °F | 59.4–61.2 °F |
| Wed 21 | 59.7 °F | 59.4–60.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 59.7 °F | 58.8–60.3 °F |
| Mon 19 | 59.7 °F | 58.5–60.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 60.6 °F | 59.9–61.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 61.5 °F | 60.6–62.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 61.0 °F | 60.6–61.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 60.4 °F | 59.5–61.3 °F |
| Tue 13 | 60.3 °F | 59.0–61.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 59.7 °F | 59.4–60.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 59.9 °F | 58.3–61.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 59.4 °F | 57.9–60.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 58.5 °F | 57.6–59.4 °F |
| Thu 8 | 57.9 °F | 56.5–59.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 57.7 °F | 56.5–58.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 57.9 °F | 57.4–59.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 58.6 °F | 57.4–59.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 57.6 °F | 55.9–59.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 57.2 °F | 56.1–57.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 58.1 °F | 57.6–59.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 57.9 °F | 57.4–59.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 58.3 °F | 56.7–59.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 56.7 °F | 54.9–58.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 54.3 °F | 53.6–55.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 57.7 °F | 55.2–59.7 °F |
| Sat 26 | 60.3 °F | 59.5–61.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 60.3 °F | 59.2–61.0 °F |
| Thu 24 | 60.4 °F | 59.7–61.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 59.2 °F | 58.5–60.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 59.0 °F | 58.3–59.9 °F |
| Mon 21 | 57.9 °F | 56.3–59.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 56.5 °F | 55.4–57.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 55.4 °F | 54.1–56.7 °F |
| Fri 18 | 54.9 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 55.4 °F | 54.7–56.5 °F |
| Wed 16 | 56.3 °F | 55.2–57.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 55.6 °F | 55.2–56.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 55.8 °F | 54.1–57.0 °F |
| Sat 12 | 53.2 °F | 52.2–54.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 53.6 °F | 52.3–55.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 56.5 °F | 55.4–57.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 57.2 °F | 56.3–58.5 °F |
| Tue 8 | 56.3 °F | 55.0–57.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 55.4 °F | 54.5–56.3 °F |
| Sun 6 | 54.1 °F | 52.5–55.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 51.1 °F | 49.6–52.3 °F |
| Fri 4 | 50.7 °F | 50.0–52.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 55.0 °F | 53.1–56.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 55.6 °F | 54.5–56.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 55.4 °F | 54.3–56.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 55.6 °F | 54.9–55.9 °F |
| Sun 30 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–56.7 °F |
| Sat 29 | 57.2 °F | 56.7–57.7 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Bo-KaapQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Bo-Kaap?
56.8 °F; through the day it ranges 57.0–59.2 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 55.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Bo-Kaap in October?
In October, the water in Bo-Kaap averages 59.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Bo-Kaap in February?
In February, the water in Bo-Kaap averages 63.5 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Bo-Kaap?
In Bo-Kaap the water is cold all year: it is warmest in February (63.5 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in February (63.5 °F on average) and coldest in August (58.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Bo-Kaap is colder than normal for late October today (−3.1 °F).
More about Bo-Kaap today
Water temperature near Bo-Kaap
- Melkbosstrand 60.4 °F · 14 mi
- Simon's Town 60.4 °F · 19 mi
- Somerset West 62.1 °F · 26 mi
- Betty’s Bay 63.5 °F · 41 mi
- Yzerfontein 58.8 °F · 42 mi
- Hermanus 63.9 °F · 58 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 7.8 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:58 pm (local time).
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